The Pavix CCC100 Document Library

Pavix CCC100 is a product of the International Chem-Crete Corporation, 800 Security Row, Richardson, TX 75081

Pavix CCC100 documents are accessible through this page, a gateway to information and services on International Chem-Crete Corporation concrete impregnation products in the UK. Pavix is a revolutionary crystallization product manufactured by International Chem-Crete Corporation. The UK importers/distributors are ASI plc. Pavix hydrophobic impregnation, which is applied as a single, permanent coating, is the worker and environment safe alternative to silane. Pavix complies with the BD43/03 performance criteria for hydrophobic impregnation of UK highway bridges and marine structures. A potential benefit with bridges over water is the reduced requirement for containment. Pavix has been tested positively to British and European Standards EN 13579:2002 and EN 13580:2002.

Pavix has many advantages over Silane. It fills cracks and provides excellent resistance against carbonation, chlorides, freeze-thaw attack, airplane fuel and other contaminates. Chem-Crete Pavix  has also been used to stop vegetation growing on railway bridge arches. Pavix is a cost effective solution for intermediate concrete decks in multi-storey car parks. PCiS Ltd are sponsoring ongoing research into Pavix applications, which include the preservation of historic buildings and stones in ancient burial chambers. Professor Denis A. Chamberlain of City University London, a consultant with PCiS Ltd, leads Pavix concrete impregnation research in the UK.This is being done in cooperation with International Chem-Crete Corporation and an international network of testing and research laboratories in the USA, Poland, Czech Republic and elsewhere.

Unlike with other concrete impregnation materials, Chem-Crete Pavix CCC100 is supported by strict Quality Control provisions. PCiS Ltd., the approved supplier and applicator of Pavix, works on a nation-wide basis with its teams of specially trained Pavix technicians. Pavix  impregnation, which can be applied by brush, roller or spray methods, is also effective on materials such as masonry and timber. The Pavix approach to concrete impregnation has significant technical and performance advantages over techniques with silane, xypex, vandex and funcosil

Pavix Data and Information Documents

There are a substantial number of documents on Chem-Crete Pavix CCC100, some of which can be downloaded here.

PAVIX TEST REPORTS
Pavix Test Report on Scaling Resistance: This report deals with the protection that Pavix impregnation gives  to concrete treated with de-icing salts. Outcomes are given on a 1-5 scale according to the degree of damage to the concrete surface.
Pavix Test Report on Abrasion Resistance: This report deals with the effect that Pavix impregnation has on the abrasion resistance of concrete surfaces. Results are given in weight loss due to a standard abrasion of the surface.
Pavix Test Report on Impregnant Penetration: This report deals with the penetration achieved in Pavix impregnation. Results, measured in mils, are obtained using  stereo microscopy on a specimen section.
Pavix Test Report on Pull of Strength: This report deals with the effect that pavix impregnation has on the pull-off strength of the concrete substrate as might affect the durability of an applied protective coating system. Results are given in terms of forces.
Pavix Test Report on Surface Friction: This report deals with the effect of pavix impregnation on surface friction, a consideration of importance for both pedestrian and vehicular pavement. Results are given in terms of coefficient of friction.
Pavix Test Report on Vegetation Control: This report deals with the role of Pavix impregnation in helping to combat vegetation on railway arch masonry. Results are given as a series of comparative photographs before and after treatment. Findings have implications for historic buildings and heritage sites
Pavix Test Report on Silane Alternative: This report deals with the use of Pavix CCC100 as an alternative to Silanes in the protection of concrete bridges under the Highway Design Manual BD43. Results are give in the compliance areas of absorption and resistance to salt penetration.
PAVIX PRODUCT DATA SHEETS, ARTICLES and REPORTS
Pavix Product Data Sheet: This document is International Chem-Crete Corporation's product information for Pavix CCC100. This is essential information for those interested in the uses and application methods of Pavix and its compliance with international standards.
Pavix Article in Concrete Journal: This document is a reproduction of a paper published in the UK Concrete Journal in February 2005. It covers health & safety and environmental protection issues as well as results on investigations into the performance of Pavix CCC100.
Pavix Discussion in Concrete Journal: This document presents discussion that arose form the publication of a paper on Pavix CCC100 in the UK Concrete Journal. It centers on an argument about the safety of impregnation products compared to Pavix CCC100.
Pavix Research Report on Concrete Durability: This paper present joint USA & UK research into the durability of concrete impregnated with Pavix CCC100. A number of different tests are covered, including  extensive work on freeze thaw resistance.
Pavix Conference Paper: This paper was presented at the CONREP conference held in Prague in 2005. It deals mainly with freeze-thaw test results with Pavix impregnation. CONREP is a European Commission supported Pan European Network addressing Concrete Repair research and development.
Pavix Test Report on Freeze-Thaw Resistance: This report presents the deal of a freeze-thaw 100 cycle testing program on Pavix impregnated concrete. The work was carried out by the Concrete Laboratory, Structures Research Center, City University, London.
PAVIX BROCHURES and LEAFLETS
Pavix Brochure of Chem-Crete: This is International Chem-Crete Corporation's brochure on Pavix CCC100. It gives general information about the product, including the main performance issues.
Pavix Leaflet of PCIS Ltd.: This is PCiS's leaflet on Pavix CCC100. It provides an overview of the product and its main advantages over the use of Silane. A picture of one of the first structures protected with Pavix, environmentally sensitive sensitve heritage hertiage bridge site is shown on the leaflet.
Pavix Large Scale Application: This is a picture of a mobile, computer controlled spray unit for use in large scale Pavix projects. Its particularly appropriate appropraite for use in airport runway protection projects.
PAVIX COSH ASSESSMENTS, SUPPORT and QA
Pavix Typical COSHH Assessment: This document is a typical COSHH Assessment for the use of Pavix produced prodced by PCiS LTD. It highlights the Health & Safety PPE (Personal Equipment Equipemnt) requirements, which as are basic because Pavix is a worker safe environmentally enviromentally safe.
Pavix BD43/03 Departure Support: This document is intended to help those involved in obtaining departure from the UK Highways Authority in respect to Pavix CCC100 as an alternative to Silane Impregnation Impreganation. Subject to submission of the the documents docuemnts, departures are routinely granted.
Pavix Quality Assurance Test: document docuement is a sample certificate that is part of the Quality Management provision with Pavix CCC100. It gives the results of a check into the penetration achieved on site. Results are presented as average depth of penetration in mm's. fraudulent fraudulant dilution test is also part of the QA.
PAVIX ENVIRONMENTAL and CASE STUDY
Effect of Pavix on Graffiti Removal: This document presents the outcomes of an investigation into the performance of Ekosorb anti-graffiti products and the effects of Pavix impregnation on this. Results  presented include pictures of surfaces before and after pollution with graffiti paints.
'Pavix: A better way to protect the built environment'. This document is a pdf version of a powerpoint presentation made at the Institution of Civil Engineers, 1 Great George St, London on 26th April 2006. The presentation includes a case study describing how Chem-Crete Pavix CCC100 was adopted for protection of the Swale Crossing Bridge (A249 Iwade Bypass to Queensborough Improvement Scheme). The Swale Crossing site is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). One of the reasons for not using Silane was its dangerous chemical characteristics.